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REGISTRATION AVAILABLE BEGINNING JUNE 21

Chicago for Chicagoans is thrilled to announce a 2.5 hour excursion through West Portage Park! Led by local resident, ! This walk will help you explore the rich history and architecture of this incredible northside neighborhood.

Beginning at the Southeast corner of , the tour will wind past the namesake park's historic fieldhouse, Olympic size swimming pool, lush trees, and nature & wildlife garden. From there, we'll explore the western section of the neighborhood — diverse churches, shuttered schools, a 1920s movie palace, the former site of Cook County's poorhouse, and century-old cemeteries are just a few of the highlights. In keeping with Portage Park's rich Polish history, we end the tour at the , a delicious all-you-can-eat Polish buffet with some of the best pierogis in town.

happily exists as a "pay-what-you-can" tour service. A suggested tip of $10-20 per person is always appreciated, but reviewing us on , liking us on , spreading the word, and attending future tours tells us how much you love us too! We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive walking tours by & for Chicago residents, designed to represent the histories of all Chicagoans. Donate online fee-free at .

! Please note: routes are subject to change at any time.